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Walmart’s Holiday Tech Push Drives Sales Lift
Walmart’s updated app, AI assistants, and smart in‑store tools helped boost customer spend by ~25% this holiday season — highlighting the power of digital hospitality for mass‑market retail.
AI Tools Power a Surge: Nearly $12 B in U.S. Black Friday Online Sales
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive record U.S. Black Friday online sales — nearly $12 billion — as shoppers turned to chatbots and recommendation engines for faster, smarter holiday purchasing.
Amazon Tests 30-Minute Delivery for Essentials
Amazon is piloting 30-minute delivery for groceries and household items in Seattle and Philadelphia, signaling a new standard in ultra-fast fulfillment.
Key Retail Trends 2025: AI, Store Evolution & Tech Innovation
Explore how AI, in-store experiences, retail crime prevention, and emerging tech are shaping the future of retail. Discover insights on Walmart, Amazon, and the top retail trends driving 2025 and beyond.
Ep. 127 - How Experiential Marketing Moves Shoppers To Act
Discover how brands turn retail into culture as Ryan Hughes of Gratsy shares how curated experiences, creator partnerships, and smart logistics drive trial, loyalty, and memorable moments that boost engagement in stores and online.
Ep. 4 - How To Organize Around The Consumer
Learn how to rebuild your organization for the way people truly shop. Discover how unified goals, shared ownership, and practical AI help teams break silos, move faster, and win across search, social, marketplace, curbside, and in store.
Retail’s Next Operating System
A clear retail model is emerging for 2026. Unified commerce, retail media profit, automation, AI forecasting, and membership strength are reshaping how top retailers grow. Discover the framework guiding the next decade of resilient retail.
Top OpenAI Collaborations with Tech, Media, Retail, and Entertainment
Discover OpenAI’s major partnerships in 2026, from AWS and Disney to Walmart and Target, shaping AI across enterprise, retail, media, and entertainment.
Oracle Stock Drops Amid AI Spending and OpenAI Reliance Concerns
Oracle shares fell sharply as investors fear heavy AI spending and reliance on OpenAI contracts. Learn why this stock move matters for 2026 tech investors.
Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI to Power AI Video with Disney Characters
Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI unlocks 200+ characters for AI‑generated video via Sora, blending classic storytelling with generative AI innovation.
EU Opens Antitrust Probe Against Google Over AI‑Content Use
The European Commission has launched a sweeping antitrust investigation into Google’s use of publisher and YouTube content to fuel its AI search tools — a probe that could reshape AI content rights, competition and the future of digital publishing.
Why Companies Are Hiring Storytellers Instead of Copywriters
Companies are hiring corporate storytellers to create blogs, podcasts, and branded content, shifting communications strategy for 2026 and beyond.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans Tighten Holiday Budgets Heading Into 2026
AP-NORC poll shows U.S. consumers tightening holiday budgets in 2025. Rising costs and cautious spending are shaping the shopping season and 2026 outlook.
The Psychology Behind Returns: Balancing Rules and Customer Loyalty
Even standard return policies can feel unfair. Learn how loss aversion, fairness, and smart strategies help retailers reduce friction and build loyalty.
Could Bentonville Become Retail’s First Digital Twin City?
A metaverse-based digital twin of Bentonville could help Walmart and vendors simulate retail, logistics, and civic planning with real-world impact.
Why Leaders Need Time for Themselves to Avoid Burnout
Taking time to recharge helps leaders avoid burnout, regain focus, and lead with clarity—especially in an era of AI and constant decision fatigue.
8th & Walton’s “3‑Minute Insights”: Quick Wins for Walmart Suppliers
A short-format series offering expert advice to Walmart suppliers on forecasting, logistics, and retail trends—in just three minutes.
How Walmart’s Founding Culture Still Powers Retail Success
Walmart’s early leadership turned four simple beliefs into a system of fast, values-driven execution that still offers a blueprint for today’s retailers.
Retail's Digital Bottleneck Isn't Tech; It's People
Retail transformation fails not from broken tech stacks but from broken human infrastructure—mid-level leaders and shared understanding are key to success.
U.S. Imposes Phased Tariffs on Nicaraguan Goods Over Human Rights
The U.S. is phasing in tariffs on Nicaraguan imports due to labor and human rights concerns, challenging supply chains and sourcing strategies in 2026.
Fed Cuts Rate by Quarter Point, Projects Only One Cut in 2026
The Fed lowered rates by 0.25% in December but signaled only one cut likely in 2026, maintaining a cautious stance amid persistent inflation.
Trade‑Policy Turbulence Clouds Retail Outlook for 2026
Ongoing tariff volatility and shifting trade policy threaten to squeeze retail margins and reshape supply‑chain strategies — making 2026 a critical pivot point for survival and adaptation.
Water Debt Leads to Tariff Threats: U.S.–Mexico Tensions Flare
The U.S. is threatening new tariffs on Mexico after treaty‑mandated water deliveries from the Rio Grande fell hundreds of millions of acre‑feet behind, reigniting tensions at the intersection of water, agriculture and trade.
Rivian’s Next-Gen Autonomous Driving Goes Beyond Highways
Rivian will expand its hands-free driving to surface streets in early 2026. Universal Hands-Free promises full-route autonomy for eligible EVs.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans Tighten Holiday Budgets Heading Into 2026
AP-NORC poll shows U.S. consumers tightening holiday budgets in 2025. Rising costs and cautious spending are shaping the shopping season and 2026 outlook.
RXO Curve Q4 2025 Truckload Outlook and 2026 Market Forecast
RXO Curve reports flat truckload rates in Q4 2025 but predicts potential 2026 recovery. Explore market trends, capacity, and freight insights.
U.S. Imposes Phased Tariffs on Nicaraguan Goods Over Human Rights
The U.S. is phasing in tariffs on Nicaraguan imports due to labor and human rights concerns, challenging supply chains and sourcing strategies in 2026.
3 Ways Retailers Can Strengthen Supply Chains for 2026
Retailers can prep supply chains for 2026 by optimizing inventory, building flexibility, and leveraging data-driven forecasting to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Top OpenAI Collaborations with Tech, Media, Retail, and Entertainment
Discover OpenAI’s major partnerships in 2026, from AWS and Disney to Walmart and Target, shaping AI across enterprise, retail, media, and entertainment.
RXO Curve Q4 2025 Truckload Outlook and 2026 Market Forecast
RXO Curve reports flat truckload rates in Q4 2025 but predicts potential 2026 recovery. Explore market trends, capacity, and freight insights.
U.S. Imposes Phased Tariffs on Nicaraguan Goods Over Human Rights
The U.S. is phasing in tariffs on Nicaraguan imports due to labor and human rights concerns, challenging supply chains and sourcing strategies in 2026.
Why Companies Are Hiring Storytellers Instead of Copywriters
Companies are hiring corporate storytellers to create blogs, podcasts, and branded content, shifting communications strategy for 2026 and beyond.
From Showrooming to Meta-rooming: Retail’s New Virtual Layer
Retailers are adding a metaverse front-end to the shopper journey, where avatar behavior and virtual displays shape future omnichannel strategy.
Ep. 4 - Refund Rage: The Psychology Behind Return Policies
Dr Travis Tokar explains how fairness loss aversion and frontline moments shape customer reactions to returns. Learn which policy levers build trust cut friction and protect margins and how smarter design can boost loyalty while reducing costs.
How Walmart Uses Holiday Deals to Drive Sales
Walmart and other retailers use deep discounts, flash deals, and omnichannel logistics to turn holiday urgency into revenue—even amid tighter consumer budgets.
3 Ways Retailers Can Strengthen Supply Chains for 2026
Retailers can prep supply chains for 2026 by optimizing inventory, building flexibility, and leveraging data-driven forecasting to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans Tighten Holiday Budgets Heading Into 2026
AP-NORC poll shows U.S. consumers tightening holiday budgets in 2025. Rising costs and cautious spending are shaping the shopping season and 2026 outlook.
The Psychology Behind Returns: Balancing Rules and Customer Loyalty
Even standard return policies can feel unfair. Learn how loss aversion, fairness, and smart strategies help retailers reduce friction and build loyalty.
Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI to Power AI Video with Disney Characters
Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI unlocks 200+ characters for AI‑generated video via Sora, blending classic storytelling with generative AI innovation.
Why Companies Are Hiring Storytellers Instead of Copywriters
Companies are hiring corporate storytellers to create blogs, podcasts, and branded content, shifting communications strategy for 2026 and beyond.
The Psychology Behind Returns: Balancing Rules and Customer Loyalty
Even standard return policies can feel unfair. Learn how loss aversion, fairness, and smart strategies help retailers reduce friction and build loyalty.
Supply Chain Strategies Retailers Must Know for 2026
Learn how retailers can optimize supply chains for omnichannel success in 2026, using forecasting, dynamic allocation, and technology-driven strategies.
Startups Driving the Future of Omnichannel Retail
Startups like PredictSpring, NewStore, and Fluent Commerce are redefining omnichannel retail by delivering innovative, tech-driven solutions that help brands integrate digital and physical shopping experiences seamlessly.
3 Ways Retailers Can Strengthen Supply Chains for 2026
Retailers can prep supply chains for 2026 by optimizing inventory, building flexibility, and leveraging data-driven forecasting to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Rivian’s Next-Gen Autonomous Driving Goes Beyond Highways
Rivian will expand its hands-free driving to surface streets in early 2026. Universal Hands-Free promises full-route autonomy for eligible EVs.
RXO Curve Q4 2025 Truckload Outlook and 2026 Market Forecast
RXO Curve reports flat truckload rates in Q4 2025 but predicts potential 2026 recovery. Explore market trends, capacity, and freight insights.
How Kellanova is Transforming Food Supply Chains with Regenerative Farming
Kellanova partners with Walmart and Indigo Ag to expand regenerative agriculture, reduce emissions, and boost farmer profitability in 2026 supply chains.
How Kellanova is Transforming Food Supply Chains with Regenerative Farming
Kellanova partners with Walmart and Indigo Ag to expand regenerative agriculture, reduce emissions, and boost farmer profitability in 2026 supply chains.
Why Leaders Need Time for Themselves to Avoid Burnout
Taking time to recharge helps leaders avoid burnout, regain focus, and lead with clarity—especially in an era of AI and constant decision fatigue.
Secondhand Gift Giving Soars as Americans Shop Holiday Recommerce
With tight budgets and rising prices, more than 8 in 10 Americans are likely to buy secondhand holiday gifts in 2025, embracing value, sustainability, and unique finds.
DHL Adds Tesla Semi to California Fleet, Expands EV Logistics
DHL Supply Chain integrates its first all‑electric Tesla Semi into daily routes in California, advancing sustainability goals and planning more EV trucks in 2026.
Rivian’s Next-Gen Autonomous Driving Goes Beyond Highways
Rivian will expand its hands-free driving to surface streets in early 2026. Universal Hands-Free promises full-route autonomy for eligible EVs.
Top OpenAI Collaborations with Tech, Media, Retail, and Entertainment
Discover OpenAI’s major partnerships in 2026, from AWS and Disney to Walmart and Target, shaping AI across enterprise, retail, media, and entertainment.
Oracle Stock Drops Amid AI Spending and OpenAI Reliance Concerns
Oracle shares fell sharply as investors fear heavy AI spending and reliance on OpenAI contracts. Learn why this stock move matters for 2026 tech investors.
Retail Careers Evolve: Hiring for the Metaverse
New retail roles like avatar stylists and immersive merchandisers are emerging as the metaverse reshapes how consumers shop and how brands hire.